21 Days Itinerary , & Garden Route

International Flights US to Johannesburg

Day 1 VIP Assistance, Johannesburg Airport · VIP Assistance through Customs & Immigration.

Welcome to . Once you land at Johannesburg , you will be met at the end of the aircraft tunnel (look for your name on a sign) and assisted by VIP Assistance through Customs & Immigration. You will then be helped to collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall.

Transfer · Johannesburg Airport to InterContinental Hotel ORTIA

Notes

In the arrivals hall, you will be met by your Hills Of Africa representative (look for your name on a sign) who will walk you across to the InterContinental.

1 Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport +27 11 961 5400 +27 11 961 5400 Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall

Image credits: InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport

Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall

1 Night

Day 2 Walk Yourselves Across to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Today, you will walk yourselves across to the Johannesburg Airport in time to check in for your international flight to , Zambia. Before proceeding to your gate, you will need to clear customs & immigration exit controls.

Commercial Flight - Johannesburg to Lusaka ***This flight is not booked and not included in your itinerary price***

Important Information - Welcome to Zambia Welcome to Lusaka, Zambia. Once you land at Lusaka Airport you will need to clear Zambian customs & immigration and collect your luggage. You will then proceed to check in for your Proflight Zambia charter flight.

2 Charter Flight - Lusaka Airport to Jeki Airstrip

You will take a scheduled charter flight from Lusaka Airport to the Jeki Airstrip. On arrival you will be met by staff from Chiawa Camp who will assist you with you luggage and transfer you to camp.

Chiawa Camp + 260 211 261 588 + 260 211 261 588 Lower National Park Zambia

Image credits: www.chiawa.com

Lower Zambezi National Park

Zambia

5 Nights

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Chiawa Camp - What to expect Image credits: www.chiawa.com

The Lower Zambezi National Park, by virtue of the Zambezi River and its parallel , is one of Africa’s most scenic wildernesses. The park is home to an impressive quantity and variety of wildlife that can be viewed on the more usual land- based Lower Zambezi activities, but also on a variety of water-based activities, and in the camp itself.

Day 4 Chiawa Camp Activities

Day 5 Chiawa Camp Activities

Day 6 Chiawa Camp Activities

Day 7 Transfer · Chiawa Camp to Jeki Airstrip

Notes

This morning, you will transfer back to Jeki Airstrip for your charter to Lusaka and onwards to Livingstone. Departure time will be confirmed the prior evening by camp staff.

Charter Flight - Jeki Airport to Lusaka Airport to Livingstone Airport You will take a charter flight with ProFlight to Lusaka Airport. Please keep in mind the luggage restrictions while flying on charter flights.

Transfer · Livingstone Airport to The River Club

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On arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will need to collect your luggage and make your way to the Arrivals Hall, where you will be met (look for your name on a sign) and transferred to The River Club.

The River Club +260 21 3327457 +260 21 3327457 Livingstone, Zambia ()

Livingstone, Zambia (Victoria Falls)

1 Night

Day 8 Transfer · The River Club to Airport

Notes

Today you will be met by your guide in the hotel lobby for transfer to in Botswana. The transfer will take approximately 1.5 hours including a stop to clear customs as you enter Botswana.

Charter Flight - Kasane Airport to Sable Alley From Kasane, you will be assisted with checking in for your scheduled charter flight to Sable Alley. On arrival at the airstrip you will be met and transferred to camp.

5 Sable Alley Khwai Concession, bordering Moremi Game Reserve Botswana

Khwai Concession, bordering Moremi Game Reserve

Botswana

4 Nights

Day 9

Sable Alley - What to Expect

Enjoy morning, afternoon and evening game drives in the diverse landscapes of the 495,000 acre Khwai Private Reserve. Pole through the tranquil waterways on a mokoro () excursion or boat trip and marvel at the beauty of the from a different perspective (water levels permitting).

Day 10 Sable Alley Activities

6 Day 11 Sable Alley Activities

Day 12 Charter Flight - Sable Alley to Today you will fly on a scheduled charter flight to Maun Airport. Departure time will be confirmed the prior evening by camp staff. You will then be assisted with checking in for your onward international flight to .

Commercial Flight - Maun to Cape Town ***This flight needs to be booked and is not included in the itinerary price.

VIP Assistance, Cape Town Airport · VIP Assistance through Customs & Immigration.

Welcome to . Once you land at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met as you approach passport controls (look for your name on a sign) and assisted by VIP Assistance through Customs & Immigration. You will then be helped to collect your luggage and proceed to the Arrivals Hall.

Transfer · Cape Town Airport to Kensington Place Hotel

Notes

In the Arrivals Hall, you will be met by your Hills of Africa guide (look for your name on a sign) who will transfer you to Kensington Place Boutique Hotel.

Kensington Place Boutique Hotel +27 21 424 4744 +27 21 424 4744 38 Kensington Cres Gardens Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

38 Kensington Cres Gardens

Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

7 2 Nights

Day 13

Cape Town - Cape Town City Eats Walking Tour, Private Guided

This morning, at 9:00am, you will be collected by your private guide for a full day of Cape Town's City and Gourmet private guiding.

Day 14 Transfer to Hermanus Today, you'll make your own way out to Hermanus - this is a beautiful drive from Cape Town down to Hermanus where you will check-in to Birkenhead House.

Birkenhead House +27 28 314 8000 +27 28 314 8000 7th Avenue Hermanus, South Africa

7th Avenue

Hermanus, South Africa

8 3 Nights

Day 15 Day at leisure - Hermanus Today you are at your leisure to explore the beautiful town and beaches of Hermanus.

Day 16 Day at Leisure - Hermanus

Day 17 Drive - Hermanus to Plettenberg Bay Today, you will drive to Plettenberg Bay. This drive will take about 5 hours. Plettenberg Bay, or Plett Bay as the locals refer to it, is a South Africa hidden gem overlooking the Indian Ocean and the perfect base for a few nights along the Garden Route.

The Plettenberg 27-21-7945535 27-21-7945535 40 Church Street, Plettenberg Bay 06600, South Africa

40 Church Street, Plettenberg Bay 06600, South Africa

3 Nights

Day 18 Plettenberg Bay - Activities The Garden Route is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most-visited areas and it is not difficult to see why as the craggy Outeniqua Mountains and Indian Ocean join forces to produce the Tsitsikamma forest, pristine beaches and an abundance of sea life, like frolicking pods of dolphins.

9 Day 19 Day at Leisure - Plettenberg Bay

Day 20 Transfer - Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth or George Airport Today, you will start your journey home by transfer to either Port Elizabeth Airport (about 3 hours) or George Airport (about an hour). You will then check in for your flights to Johannesburg and onward home.

Onward Flights Home ***These flights need to be booked and are not included in the itinerary costs.***

Thank you from Hills of Africa Thank you for traveling with Hills Of Africa. Safe travels and we hope you have experienced the true magic of Africa!

10 Hills of Africa Inclusions This itinerary includes the following:

HOA Service: • Detailed and personalized itinerary guidance by Hills of Africa

VIP Meet and Greet • Meet & Greet - Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) on arrival from USA (VIP - including customs and immigration) • Meet & Greet - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) on arrival from Maun (VIP - including customs & immigration)

Accommodations • 1 Night at The InterContinental ORTIA on bed & breakfast basus • 5 Nights at Chiawa Camp on all inclusive basis (Pay 4, stay 5) • 1 Night at The River Club on all inclusive basis • 4 Nights at Sable Alley on all inclusive basis • 2 Nights at Kensington Place Hotel on bed & breakfast basis • 3 Nights at Birkenhead House on all inclusive basis • 3 Nights at The Plettenberg Hotel on bed & breakfast basis Charter Flights • Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Jeki Airstrip • Jeki Airstrip to Lusaka (LUN) to Livingstone Airport (LVI) • Kasane Airport (BBK) to Sable Alley • Sable Alley to Maun Airport (MUB)

Road Transfer • Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to The InterContinental ORTIA (walk across) • Livingstone Airport (LVI) to The River Club • The River Club to Kasane Airport (BBK) • Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Kensington Place Hotel

Rental Car • SA Europcar rental x 7 days - Car type: Group R, Toyota RAV or similar, with GPS

Tours • Cape Town - Cape Town Eats City Walking Tour, Full Day - Private Guided

Game Drives/Activities • Chiawa Camp • The River Club • Sable Alley

Park Fees - by staying at Chiawa Camp, The River Club, Sable Alley, Kensington Place, Birkenhead House and The Plettenberg Hotel you are DIRECTLY contributing to tourism and conservation efforts to protect the people, wildlife and environment.

11 Hills of Africa Exclusions This itinerary DOES NOT include the following:

• International flights and domestic flights • All meals not mentioned above • All activities not mentioned above • Travel Insurance • Gratuities • Items of a personal nature • Zambia Tourist Visa - USD50 per person • Rental Car Expenses - gas, tolls, parking fees, etc

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